⁴⁴ So you also must be ready,^(A) because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.

¹⁰ “But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet.^(A) And the door was shut.

⁴² “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.^(A)

¹³ “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.^(A)

⁴⁰ You also must be ready,^(A) because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”

⁵ Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.^(A)

²⁷ For as lightning^(A) that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming^(B) of the Son of Man.^(C)

⁹ Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters,^(A) or you will be judged. The Judge^(B) is standing at the door!^(C)